Mazda Mazda3 vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Volkswagen GTI
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 12.0 in shorter (177.9 in vs 165.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 222 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 3,113 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 12.0 in shorter (177.9 in vs 165.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 222 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 3,113 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 165.9 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,892 lb | 3,113 lb | 222 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 180.3 in).
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